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FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System

By | May 19, 2026

An FAU engineering researcher has earned a U.S. patent for a human-AI manufacturing system that lets workers remotely operate equipment using sensors, AI and real-time communication tools.

FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award

By | May 15, 2026

Dana J. Vouglitois in FAU's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.

FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

By | May 14, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.

60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily

By | May 12, 2026

A first-of-its-kind national FAU study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.

Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline

By | May 7, 2026

An FAU study of 4,800 real-world driving trips found that subtle changes in speed control, braking and trip patterns may signal early cognitive decline before diagnosis.

FAU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification

By | May 6, 2026

An FAU engineering researcher has received an NSF CAREER award to study why amine-based sorbents degrade, aiming to design longer-lasting materials for capturing carbon dioxide, toxins and "forever chemicals."

Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI

By | April 14, 2026

FAU researchers used micro-CT imaging and AI to reveal how coral disease alters skeleton structure with 98% accuracy, offering a faster, powerful tool to assess reef health and guide conservation.

FAU's Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Appointed to Three ASCE Committees

By | April 9, 2026

Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed to three prestigious committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges

By | March 25, 2026

A multiyear FAU collaborative NSF study found Noyce programs help maintain well-prepared, stable STEM teachers in high-need schools, reducing vacancies and improving equitable access to quality STEM education.

FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution

By | March 18, 2026

Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of FAU's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.